The Scarred Queen's Rise (Athena) novel Chapter 588

Michael’s eyes burned with hatred and bitter regret as he glared at Willow. “Do you honestly think that staying out of this will make you innocent? i muz have been completely blind to be so utterly fooled by you!”

Willow shook her head frantically, trying to defend herself. “Michael, no. It’s not like that. Please, let me explain, one of this has anything to do with

Michael roared, “Don’t you dare claim Macy and Thalia’s deaths had nothing to do with you. Don’t you dare pretend Athena’s three years of torment in the military camp weren’t your doing, if it weren’t for your scheming, would Athens have suffered three years of abuse in that camp?

“After all this, you still dare claim it has nothing to do with you!”

Michael roared like an enraged panther

Michael’s furious demeanor sent shivers down Willow’s spine, but she had nowhere left to turn

The duke’s estate was doomed. If the Osborne family cast her aside, she’d be left with nothing but death.

She said, “Michael, please don’t abandon me. I can still be useful. I have so many tricks up my sleeve. I’m worth keeping around!”

Michael gave a bitter, self–mocking smile and declared icily, “Enough with your pathetic schemes. I’m divorcing you”

Michael thought bitterly, “I have been so blind. As a marquis, I was completely played for a fool by that scheming woman

Never in hos wildest dreams would Michael have imagined Willow could be so vicious.

He used to think she was just a bit scheming, only trying to win his affection.

Never would Michael have imagined she was capable of every wicked deed.

Willow thrashed wildly at Michael’s words, her voice shrill with panic. “No, Michael, you can’t divorce me. If you cast me aside, it’ll be the end of me

Willow scrambled out of the pit, desperately crawling toward Michael, only to be kicked back in utter disgust

He said, “Just the sight of you makes my stomach turn. I couldn’t care less if you live or do

Michael turned and walked toward Athena.

His eyes brimmed with guilt, barely daring to meet Athena’s gaze

Aher a long pause, Michael finally said, “I leave Willow to your judgment. The Osborne family will raise no objections whatsoever.”

Michael was about to say something else when Xander stopped between thens, his voice icy with authority. “No one would dare interfere with Athena’s judgment.”

The implication was clear. Even if the Osborne family wanted to intervene, it wouldn’t make a difference.

Michael lowered his head, looking utterly abashed, “You’re right, Prince Xander,” he murmured meekly.

Michael stood silently to the side, saying no more

The truth was out, and Athena would delay no longer.

Athana turned to Xander and said, “Your Highness, I must trouble you to hasten to the imperial palace and present this case for His Majesty’s judgment.”

Nicolas was a remnant of the previous fallen country, making this case of grave political importance.

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Chapter 588

Not only was the duke’s estate implicated, but even the Ostore family was caught up in it.

Xander turned to the guards at his side and cominanded coldly, “Take Marquis Oshome into custody as well

He did not say escort, which meant that this matter was serious.

Only criminals were taken into custody. Until the case investigation was concluded, Michael would remain a suspect.

Michael offered no resistance. He simply let himself be taken into custody without protest

As he was being led away, Michael shot Willow a venomous glare and spat, “I deeply regret ever marrying you.”

Michael longed to see Athena, but Xander’s towering frame blocked his view.

Michael’s eyes brimmed with regret. As the guards dragged him away, he mustered every ounce of strength to shout, “Athena, I was wrong, Fam–so sorry!”

This belated apology made Athena’s lashes flutter slightly.

Athena gazed after Michael as he was led away, lost in thought

Suddenly, her gaze was cut off by Xander.

Athena looked up to find Xander’s face clouded with displeasure. With a hint of wounded pride, he murmured, “Hey, you know I’m still right here, don’t you?”

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